The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound

Yes

Evaluated by the Foundation
6/10/2011

At a Glance

Neighborhoods & Communities

General Population
Serves
Western Washington
Founded in

1,989

Staff:
2 FTE
Individuals served:

Description

The Foundation uses its expertise to support causes that strengthen our community; children, health and human services; the environment, conservation, animals, education and the arts. During 2008, The Foundation strategically awarded more than $812,000 in grants to nearly 100 nonprofits in our community.

Mission Statement

To connect donors who care with causes that matter in Thurston, Mason and Lewis counties.

Programs

The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound Programs

The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound's mission is to strengthen the communities we serve by connecting donors with causes that matter, providing wise stewardship for these funds, engaging in strategic grantmaking and providing leadership to address community needs.

We help donors create individual or family legacies and offer a simple way to fulfill multiple charitable intents with low-cost administration. With the help of generous donors, we are building a permanent community resource that will grow and benefit our community forever.

The Community Foundation is a center of expertise about community needs and nonprofit groups. We offer informed, personal service connecting donors with high-impact funding opportunities and guidance in selecting charities for their support.

Recent Successes and Current Challenges

Our Foundation is a foundation for the community, making grants to and building capacity in local organizations. We manage over 80 seperate funds, established by families, individuals and corporations. To the extent that we grow our permanent endowment, we can continue to expand grantmaking support to organizations throughout our tri-county service area.

Evaluation

Current evaluation not available

Grant History with The Seattle Foundation:

support the 2014 grantmaking program. These funds are restricted to nonprofit organizations in Mason or Thurston Counties to support capital campaigns, facility renovations or equipment purchases. A grant to a single organization may not exceed $5,000.

6/10/2013

$7,500.00

support general operating expenses.

6/10/2012

$7,000.00

to support the Foundation's 2012 grantmaking program.

6/10/2011

$7,000.00

support the Foundation's 2011 grantmaking program.

6/10/2010

$7,800.00

support the 2010 grantmaking program. These funds are restricted to nonprofit organizations in Mason or Thurston Counties to support capital campaigns, facility renovations or equipment purchases. A grant to a single organization may not exceed $5,000.

6/10/2009

$8,400.00

support the 2009 grantmaking program. These funds are restricted to nonprofit organizations in Mason or Thurston Counties to support capital campaigns, facility renovations or equipment purchases. A grant to a single organization may not exceed $5,000.

6/27/2008

$12,000.00

support the 2008 grantmaking program. These funds are restricted to nonprofit organizations in Mason or Thurston Counties to support capital campaigns, facility renovations or equipment purchases. A grant to a single organization may not exceed $5,000.

12/10/2007

$25,000.00

support the Disaster Relief Fund.

3/22/2007

$9,000.00

support the 2007 grantmaking program. These funds are restricted to nonprofit organizations in Mason or Thurston Counties to support capital campaigns, facility renovations or equipment purchases. A grant to a single organization may not exceed $5,000.

6/21/2006

$12,000.00

support the 2006 grantmaking program. These funds are restricted to nonprofit organizations in Mason or Thurston Counties to support capital campaigns, facility renovations or equipment purchases. A grant to a single organization may not exceed $5,000.

Financials

Information as of most recently completed fiscal year:
12/31/2008

REVENUE

Contributions
Foundation
Government Grants
Program Services
Investments
Special Events
Other

$610,160

$104,078
$171,858
$215,752
$12,739

Total Revenue

$1,114,587

EXPENSES

Program Services
Administration
Fundraising
Other

$1,045,099
$126,386
$26,231

Total Expenses

$1,197,716

NET GAIN/LOSS

($83,129)

The organization does not have budget actuals for the previous year.

No

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